How much does a packer and packager make in Illinois?
$36,090a year
Median yearly pay for packer and packagers in Illinois. That is $17.35 an hour or $3,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.35
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,240Median: $36,090Highest 10%: $46,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,240 | $15.02 | |
| 25th | $34,230 | $16.46 | |
| Median | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| 75th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| 90th | $46,570 | $22.39 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $38,570 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,280 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,050 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,150 |
| Davenport, IA | $35,020 |
| Rockford, IL | $34,830 |
| Springfield, IL | $33,410 |
| Paducah, KY | $32,830 |
| Kankakee, IL | $32,370 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packer and packagers.
| 22. Rhode Island | $36,730 |
| 23. Maine | $36,330 |
| 24. Oregon | $36,190 |
| 25. Illinois | $36,090 |
| 26. Utah | $36,060 |
| 27. Wisconsin | $36,010 |
| 28. Tennessee | $35,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packer and packager make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.35 ($36,090 a year).
Do packer and packagers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $36,090 against $36,280 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for packer and packager pay?
Illinois ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays packer and packagers the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $38,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.